STEP 1
Connection
≥Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.
≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly.
≥Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Connect the terminals of the same color.
WITH VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
or
VIDEO
or
R
L
IN
Audio/
video
cable
(included)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
OUND FRONT L/L
L
P
P
Y
Y
B
B
R
P
P
R
R
FRONT R/R
2ch
VIDEO
AUDIO OUT
OUT
§
When using this connection, the audio
cable (red and white plugs) should also
be connected.
You can connect the audio cable to the
2-channel audio input terminals of an
analog amplifier or system component
to enjoy stereo sound.
∫ Connect the AC power supply cord last
AC power supply cord (included)
AC IN
To household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60Hz)
Enjoying higher quality audio and video (HDMI connection) (➜ 20, Glossary)
By connecting to an HDMI compatible high-definition TV, video recordings can be converted to, and output as, high-definition video (720p, 1080i,
1080p). You can also enjoy multi-channel surround sound by connecting to an HDMI compatible amplifier with multi-channel output terminals.
With HDMI compatible TV
To enjoy digital high-definition video and high
quality audio with a single cable.
≥You can enjoy multi-channel surround sound by
connecting an amplifier with other audio
terminals (➜ 6).
TV
HDMI IN
HDMI cable
CENTER SURROUND FRONT L/L
L
L
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
R
FRONT R/R
SUBWOOFER
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
5.1ch
2ch
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
AUDIO OUT
Back of the unit
≥Set "Video Mode" to "On" and "Audio Output"
to "On" (➜ 16, "HDMI" menu).
≥With this connection, you can use EZ Sync
"HDAVI Control
TM
". See page 12 for the details.
≥To enjoy high-definition video, connect to an HDMI compatible high-definition TV and set "Video Output Mode" (➜
≥Should you connect equipment that does not support CPPM (➜ 20, Glossary), the audio from the CPPM copy protected DVD-Audio cannot be output
from HDMI AV OUT terminal. Connect the audio cable (L, R) of the Audio/Video cable to an HDMI compatible AUDIO IN terminal.
S VIDEO
IN
S video
§
cable
Back of the unit
Please connect
directly toTV.
S VIDEO
OUT
With HDMI compatible TV and
amplifier
To enjoy digital multi-channel surround sound
in addition to digital high-definition video.
HDMI IN
HDMI cable
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN
HDMI cable
COMP
CENTER SURROUND FRONT L/L
P
B
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
P
R
SUBWOOFER
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
Back of the unit
≥Set "Video Mode" to "On" and "Audio Output"
to "On" (➜ 16, "HDMI" menu).
≥With this connection, you can use EZ Sync
TM
"HDAVI Control
details.
WITH COMPONENT VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
TV
Audio/
video
cable
(included)
SURROUND FRONT L/L
SURROUND FRONT L/L
L
L
ER
ER
5.1ch
5.1ch
Select "Darker" from the "Black Level Control" (➜ 16, "Video"
menu).
To enjoy progressive video
Connect to a progressive output compatible TV.
1 Set "Video Mode" to "Off" (➜ 16, "HDMI" menu).
2 Set "Video Output Mode" to "480p", then follow the
instructions on the menu screen (➜
All Panasonic TV with 480p input connectors are compatible.
Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV.
Conserving power
This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off
(1 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time,
unplug it from the household AC outlet.
With HDMI compatible amplifier
You can still enjoy multi-channel surround sound
when your TV is not HDMI compatible by
connecting an HDMI compatible amplifier.
TV
To the multi-channel
speakers
To the multi-channel
speakers
HDMI IN
Amplifier
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
FRONT R/R
Back of the unit
5.1ch
AUDIO OUT
≥Set "Video Mode" to "Off" and "Audio Output" to
"On" (➜ 16, "HDMI" menu).
§
You can also use the S VIDEO and
COMPONENT VIDEO terminals.
TM
TM
". See page 12 for the
COMPONENT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
R
R
L
L
Not used
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)
L
L
P
P
Y
Y
Please connect
Please connect
B
B
directly toTV.
directly toTV.
R
R
P
P
R
R
FRONT R/R
FRONT R/R
2ch
2ch
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
13,
Picture Menu).
TV
VIDEO IN
Not used
Amplifier
Audio/video
cable
(included)
HDMI
cable
Not used
CENTER
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
HDMI
P
Y
B
AV OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
P
R
SUBWOOF
VIDEO
OUT
13,
Picture Menu).
Video
cables
§
§
Please connect
directly toTV.
S VIDEO
OUT
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